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Long delays for Hong Kong court cases demand urgent action
Justice delayed, it is often said, is justice denied. If that is true, many court users in Hong Kong are being failed by the system.
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Justice delayed is often equated with justice denied, and Hong Kong’s courts may be failing users. A recent judiciary report revealed that defendants in criminal cases at the Court of First Instance must wait an average of 358 days before their hearing. This prolonged delay highlights systemic inefficiencies that could undermine timely access to justice.
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